Tuesday's letters: Graham's filibuster criticism

Published: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, March 18, 2013 at 4:50 p.m.

Sen. Rand Paul recently conducted a 13-hour filibuster in which he effectively presented sincere and appropriate comments to clarify the exact, consequential details of policy put forth by President Barack Obama related to the use of drone missiles against U.S. citizens on U.S. soil.

His concern was that by not receiving specific denial from the administration that drone missiles would be used in this fashion, the possibility exists that the president could conduct such action, which is far beyond that granted to the executive branch by our nation’s Constitution.

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s and Sen. John McCain’s responses to Sen. Rand’s appropriate and heroic presentation were immature and extremely na´ve. Sen. McCain, at best, represents me only as much as any other flip-flopping, GOP/RINO legislator; however, Sen. Graham was elected to guarantee my constitutional rights and has once again fallen short of that responsibility, as he has in the past with cap and trade, amnesty and Supreme Court confirmations.

Newt Gingrich praised Sen. Paul for his support of our constitutional rights via his filibuster action, going on to say Sen. Paul and those like him in government represent “the pioneers of the future” and that those in government who will not actively demonstrate to support our Constitution represent “prisoners of the past.”

Sens. Graham and McCain are indicative of what is wrong with the GOP and the United States in general. We need more dedicated action by constitutional conservatives in our government and less influence by “closet liberals.”

School-boy activity as demonstrated by Sens. Graham and McCain in their attempt to discredit the importance of Sen. Paul’s message will accomplish nothing but adding to the success of the Democratic Party and advancing creeping socialism in America.

Paul Huber

Duncan

Join our tree party

If you missed the tree party March 9 at the corner of Marion Avenue and Alexander Avenue in Spartanburg, you missed a treat. A good time and fun were had by all.

There was plenty of kudzu and ivy for everyone. More than a dozen residents and guests came prepared to have fun. Everyone was dressed for the occasion, including the orange mesh safety vest. Newt Hardie, president of the Kudzu Coalition, brought a round of supplies for everyone to use. The weather was perfect.

But don’t fret if you missed it because we’re having another one Saturday at the same location. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and is hosted by the South Converse Street Neighborhood Association.

<p>Sen. Rand Paul recently conducted a 13-hour filibuster in which he effectively presented sincere and appropriate comments to clarify the exact, consequential details of policy put forth by President Barack Obama related to the use of drone missiles against U.S. citizens on U.S. soil.</p><p>His concern was that by not receiving specific denial from the administration that drone missiles would be used in this fashion, the possibility exists that the president could conduct such action, which is far beyond that granted to the executive branch by our nation's Constitution.</p><p>Sen. Lindsey Graham's and Sen. John McCain's responses to Sen. Rand's appropriate and heroic presentation were immature and extremely na´ve. Sen. McCain, at best, represents me only as much as any other flip-flopping, GOP/RINO legislator; however, Sen. Graham was elected to guarantee my constitutional rights and has once again fallen short of that responsibility, as he has in the past with cap and trade, amnesty and Supreme Court confirmations.</p><p>Newt Gingrich praised Sen. Paul for his support of our constitutional rights via his filibuster action, going on to say Sen. Paul and those like him in government represent “the pioneers of the future” and that those in government who will not actively demonstrate to support our Constitution represent “prisoners of the past.”</p><p>Sens. Graham and McCain are indicative of what is wrong with the GOP and the United States in general. We need more dedicated action by constitutional conservatives in our government and less influence by “closet liberals.”</p><p>School-boy activity as demonstrated by Sens. Graham and McCain in their attempt to discredit the importance of Sen. Paul's message will accomplish nothing but adding to the success of the Democratic Party and advancing creeping socialism in America.</p><p><em>Paul Huber</em></p><p><em>Duncan</em></p><h3>Join our tree party</h3>
<p>If you missed the tree party March 9 at the corner of Marion Avenue and Alexander Avenue in Spartanburg, you missed a treat. A good time and fun were had by all.</p><p>There was plenty of kudzu and ivy for everyone. More than a dozen residents and guests came prepared to have fun. Everyone was dressed for the occasion, including the orange mesh safety vest. Newt Hardie, president of the Kudzu Coalition, brought a round of supplies for everyone to use. The weather was perfect.</p><p>But don't fret if you missed it because we're having another one Saturday at the same location. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and is hosted by the South Converse Street Neighborhood Association.</p><p><em>Bea Hill</em></p><p><em>Spartanburg</em></p>